Here are the main reasons vehicle inspections are mandatory and why you should ensure that your newly purchased or existing vehicle goes through these checks periodically.Regulatory requirementsRegulations regarding vehicle safety testing tend to vary throughout Canadian provinces. Therefore, it is best to check the local car safety inspection guidelines for the exact information applicable to your specific case. For instance, new or used cars purchased in Ontario, Labrador, Newfoundland, and Manitoba can only be registered after completing a safety check.In general, dealerships … [Read more...]
Buying a new car: the legal requirements
Buying a new car comes with several legal requirements, which you will have to meet before driving your new vehicle off the car dealership’s lot. These are not very difficult to comply with, but it pays to be informed about what is necessary and ensure you have everything you need when you visit the dealership. Here are the essential requirements of the car buying procedure in Canada. Canadian requirements In all Canadian provinces, there are three essential things you must have before you can complete a car purchase. There is some variation from province to province, but the requirements … [Read more...]
Are Tinted Windows Legal in Ontario? (Infographic)
Are you a fan of tinted windows? Window tinting can be hazardous for drivers, as it impairs communication between drivers and pedestrians. This is true especially if a pedestrian is not able to establish eye contact with a driver as it can sometimes lead to dangerous situations. But what does the Ontario law state about window tinting? Take a look at the infographic to find out!For anything you need taken care of in your car, visit CRS Automotive in Hamilton and Cambridge, ON. We are expecting you! Get Your Appointment Contact … [Read more...]
Ice Safety Guide
It’s not that unusual for Canadians to go out to a frozen lake in the winter, right? Get some peace and quiet, enjoy the fresh air for a bit, rest from your phone… But are you sure you know what to expect and what to do if something unexpected happens? Read on!When going out on a lake for ice fishing, skating, or even snowmobiling, you should prepare yourself as much as possible to avoid going through the ice and having to deal with thin ice. Here are some dos and dont's:Never go out on the ice alone. Go out with another person and keep a good distance apart as you move about. If … [Read more...]
Spark Plugs: All You Never Knew
Platinum and iridium have become a buzzword for ignition durability - as good conductors of heat and electricity. Both metals also have the ability to resist chemical corrosion and electrical erosion. That is why platinum and iridium are used on the electrodes of many spark plugs today.Some plugs have a solid platinum or iridium center electrode, while others have a small button of platinum welded onto the tip of center electrode or both electrodes (single platinum vs. double platinum). Some even use an alloy of platinum and iridium in the center electrode.Platinum and iridium are … [Read more...]
Highway Car Breakdown: Dos and Dont’s (Infographic)
It’s never pleasant to have your car broken down on the side of the road - especially a highway. You can’t just stop to repair a punctured tire, you may not even be able to call for help depending on your location. Take a look at the infographic to see what you should and what you should never do in such a situation.Should you have any issues with your car or just want a regular checkup, come to our repair shops in Hamilton. … [Read more...]
Best (and Worst) Cities for Driving in Canada
Driving can be stressful no matter where you are in Canada. Even though some Canadians think they have it worse, on the world-wide stage the best places for drivers are in Canada. The best driving cities in Canada are actually the best in the world.A new report by Mister Auto ranked 100 cities from around the world to figure out which were the best and worst cities for drivers in 2019. It turns out that no fewer than 3 Canadian cities are some of the best driving cities in the world.From infrastructure and congestion, to driver behavior, driving and parking costs, their … [Read more...]
Diagnose: Why Won’t My Car Start
It's a Monday morning, you are late out the door, you get in your car and try to turn it on. Surprise! It won’t start! Do you know how to figure out what’s wrong with your automotive pet? If you have no idea where to begin, it sure will be difficult to repair it.There are a lot of reasons why your car won’t start:- Faulty starter motor - Low voltage/Bad car battery - Bad fuel pump - Faulty crankshaft sensor - Faulty ignition coil - Faulty ignition switch - Faulty ignition relay/main relay.Here is what you can do to get to the bottom of why your car won’t start.1) Is … [Read more...]
Bumper-to-Bumper: Dangerous Driving
There are many things that get annoying while driving and increase stress, like taking phone calls while driving, speeding in a school area, taking a turn without giving the signal, but one of the most annoying things is when you are in the middle of bumper-to-bumper traffic.According to recent research in the UK, as many as 9 out of 10 drivers found that they had such an experience, and a quarter of those surveyed admitted to having personally driven unsafely close to another driver. The crash results show that 1 in 8 road accidents is caused by such driver behavior, leading to the fatal … [Read more...]
Car Corrosion: The Hazard of Road Salt
It’s common knowledge that snow and icy road conditions can cause car accidents. That is also why salt is used on the roads, since it helps to melt snow and ice, but it also provides some extra traction when combined with sand.That is why washing your car in the midst of winter is important aside from it looking clean, but also in order to remove the salt that accumulates. Cleaning road salt from your car’s surface is the best practice to help prevent rust damage. Brake lines are typically another of the areas affected, so having them checked frequently is important.Road salt is … [Read more...]
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